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Animal ID: 10767

Animal Name: Miranda

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Basic Information:
Miranda is a 7yr old DSH that was surrender due to the owner being hospitalized. Miranda was initially was found as a stray and kept as an in home pet. Miranda has never suffered any health issues or injuries. Her last visit to the vet was 2 years ago for a checkup.
Previously lived with:
2 adults, 1 teenager
How is this cat around strangers?
Around stranger Miranda is polite and approaching. When strangers enter the home, she approaches for greetings. At times sheâ€™ll rub her head against the leg of the unknown person for attention. If a stranger comes into the home thatâ€™s a bit loud and exciting ,she does hide initially however once the stranger attempts to interact with her she will approach with a loose body ,ready to interact.
How is this cat around children?
Miranda has lived in the home with an artistic teenage. Miranda was super affectionate and tolerate with the teenager. The previous owner stated that at times the teenager would be a bit rough with the animal however if Miranda was uncomfortable she was just run away. Miranda never expressed a behavior concern with the artistic Teen. She played gentle with the Teen.Miranda has also spent time with smaller children ages 5 years old and up. She was also respectful and tolerate.
How is this cat around other cats?
No known experience with cats
How is this cat around dogs?
No known experiences with dogs
Behavior Notes
Miranda isnâ€™t bothered by the following: being picked up or held, being brushed or groomed, loud sounds or sudden movements, having her nails trimmed. She does get a bit fearful when being placed inside a carrier. Usually, the previous owner would put food inside the carrier and wait until she went inside.
Bite history:
Miranda hasn’t bitten anyone or animal within the past 10 days. No known bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:
medium
For a New Family to Know
Miranda was described as friendly, affectionate and sometimes shy. Miranda was fed wet cat food 2x a day. When Miranda wants to eat sheâ€™ll scratch at her bowl. Miranda does follow the owner throughout the home. Miranda isnâ€™t very reactive towards toys however she does enjoy laser pointers. Miranda would be best in any home stated by the previous owner.

Behavior Notes:

Miranda was alert and relaxed upon intake. she allowed all handling with a loose body. scanned negative.
BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 1 adults and 1 teenager
Behavior toward strangers: Polite and approaches them for greetings. She will rub her head against their legs for attention. If the person is loud, she hides initially but will approach them to interact with a loose body if they attempt to interact with her.
Behavior toward children: Very affectionate and tolerant. If they were a bit rough with her and she was uncomfortable, she would just run away. She plays gently and is respectful and tolerant around younger children.
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes, uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter
Energy level/descriptors: Miranda was described as friendly, affectionate and sometimes shy with a medium activity level.
Other notes: Miranda does follow the owner throughout the home. Miranda isnâ€™t very reactive towards toys however she does enjoy laser pointers.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Observed Behavior -allows exam, nervous
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Miranda approaches the front and looks around with wide eyes.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Miranda meows and her eyes soften. She starts to lean and rub against the cage walls.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Miranda greets the assessor by the opening.
Reaction to touch:
Miranda head-butts, leans in for petting, and begins to purr. She looks around from time to time and appears curious of her surroundings, but she still appreciates petting and attention.
Reaction to being picked up:
Miranda remains soft and allows handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social

Sweet

Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Miranda interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.

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